Brewers Fall Late to Rockies – Wednesday Sports Wrap

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High School

Mother Nature continues to dominate the spring high school athletic season, with competitions canceled indefinitely because of weather and playing conditions.

NBA

In NBA Tournament conference semifinals yesterday…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Knicks trimmed the Heat 111-105. That series is tied 1-1.

In the Western Conference…
• The Lakers outscored the Warriors 117-112. L-A opens a 1-0 lead in that series.

On today’s schedule…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Celtics host the 76ers. Philadelphia leads that set 1-0.

NHL

In NHL second-round playoff games yesterday…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Panthers outskated the Maple Leafs 4-2. Florida takes a 1-0 lead in that set.

In the Western Conference…
• The Kraken edged the Stars 5-4 in overtime. Seattle leads that series 1-0.

Today…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Devils entertain the Hurricanes in that series opener.

In the Western Conference…
• The Oilers visit the Golden Knights to begin that series.

MLB

The Tigers and Mets were rained out last night. The game will be played as part of a day-night doubleheader today. Joey Wentz will start against Joey Lucchesi in the afternoon contest, with coverage beginning at 1:15 on 99.3 The Lift. In the nightcap, Michael Lorenzen will start against former Tiger Max Scherzer. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

Elías Díaz’ single off Peter Strzelecki in the bottom of the eighth drove home the winning run, as the Rockies edged the Brewers 3-2 last night. The loss spoiled a good effort by starter Freddy Peralta, who allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings, and struck out 10.

The Brewers visit the Rockies again tonight. Eric Lauer will start against Kyle Freeland. 

Outfielder Tyrone Taylor made his season debut last night, after being activated off the injured list. Blake Perkins was sent back to Nashville to make room.

NFL

The Packers have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract extension for quarterback Jordan Love. The deal is worth as much as $22 million, and would keep Love in Green Bay through the 2024 season. Love is expected to replace the departed Aaron Rodgers as the Packers’ starter this fall.

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